Number of Applications Remains Strong

With the deadline for Fall 2012 admission having passed in March, Cincinnati Law is pleased to report yet another strong year for applications. As of March 16, the College of Law had received 1,333 applications for this fall’s entering class to the JD program. The admissions committee aims to enroll approximately 135 first-year students this August. Last year’s entering class represented 63 different undergraduate institutions and a median LSAT and GPA of 160 and 3.5 respectively.

Darrell A.H. Miller, Associate Professor of Law, is the recipient of the 2011 Harold C. Schott Scholarship Award, which recognizes outstanding research and scholarly achievement by a member of the faculty of the University of Cincinnati College of Law. He will deliver a public lecture on his scholarship during the Fall 2012 semester. (Read
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Signed into law on July 21, 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is called the most comprehensive financial reform legislation since the 1930s. The Act requires federal regulators to engage in at least 243 rule makings and to conduct at least 67 studies, often under tight deadlines. Meanwhile, some members of Congress call for the law’s repeal, and Congressional committees, the D.C. Circuit and business interests closely scrutinize implementation efforts. The Corporate Law Symposium focuses on both the policy and practical implications of implementing the Act. This event is free and open to the public.
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March 30 marks the start of the 25th Annual August A. Rendigs, Jr. National Products Liability Moot Court Competition, a special event for the Moot Court Program and the College of Law. The two-day event will also mark the culmination of a year's worth of hard work for Greg Laux '12, the Rendigs Competition Director. Since the first day after last year's competition, Laux has been planning and coordinating this year’s event. (Read More)

The Immigration and Nationality Law Review Lecture featuring Cristina Rodriguez, Professor of Law at New York University School of Law will be held on April 11, 2012 at the College of Law. Professor Rodriguez will discuss "The Separation of Powers in Immigration Law." (Read More)

2004 Graduate Yvette Simpson’s Success Story Continues with City Council Election

Yvette Simpson '04 flirted with the idea of running for Cincinnati City Council for a few years, but it was not until July 2010 that she decided to enter a race. From October 2010 to the early days of November 2011, the proud Cincinnatian and West End resident poured countless hours into her 2011 campaign. But even after all the time and energy put forth, the end result was surprising to her. (Read More)